Crosley CMT101SG User's Manual
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1. If a time of day is not set will stay on the display until you set the clock or another function NOTES e You can only set the clock when the oven is not in use e If you enter an incorrect time three tones will sound Err then 0 will appear on the display Re enter the correct time e If you touch OFF CANCEL while setting the clock the clock will return to the time already on the display To set time 1 Choose the setting TOUCH CLOCK SET 2 Enter the time of day Example for 5 30 TOUCH 5 3 0 TIMER 3 Touch CLOCK SET or START ENTER TOUCH CLOCK SET OR START ENTER 12 Your microwave oven can be used as a kitchen timer Use the minute timer for timing up to 99 minutes 99 seconds 1 Touch 0 TOUCH 0 TIMER 2 Enter the time to be counted down TOUCH 0 0 TIMER TIMER Example for 3 minutes 3 Start the countdown NOTE At any time touch OFF CANCEL to cancel the minute timer TOUCH START ENTER At end of timer cycle Five tones will sound and the display will show End Two tones will sound every minute until you open the door or touch OFF CANCEL The display will then return to the time of day NOTES e The minute timer can be used to set delayed start time by following steps 1 and 2 below then set cook time as described in the Cooking with more than one cycle section e You cannot set the minute timer whil2. All safety messages will identify the hazard tell you how to reduce the chance of injury and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed including the following WARNING To reduce the risk of burns electric shock fire injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy e Read all instructions before using the microwave oven e Read and follow the specific PRE CAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY found in this section e The microwave oven must be grounded Connect only to properly grounded outlet See GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS found in the Installation Instructions section e Install or locate the microwave oven only in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions e Some products such as whole eggs in the shell and sealed containers for example closed glass jars may explode and should not be heated in the microwave oven e Use the microwave oven only for its intended use as described in this manual Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in the microwave oven This type of oven is specifically designed to heat cook or dry food It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use e As with any appliance close supervision is necessary when used by children e Do not operate the microwave oven if it has a
3. will appear on the display Touch OFF CANCEL and re enter the instructions e Once you choose a function an indica tor light A will flash as a prompt for the next action you need to perform e If you choose a function but do not press another command pad within one minute the display returns to the time of day and you need to start over e If you have entered all settings for a function but do not touch START ENTER in 5 seconds the Start indicator light will flash e If you open the door while the oven is on and then shut the door the Start indicator light will flash Audible signals Audible signals are available to guide you when setting and using your oven e A programming tone will sound each time you touch a pad e Five tones signal the end of a cooking cycle and two tones will sound every minute until you open the door or press OFF CANCEL e Three tones will sound if you enter incorrect instructions Interrupting cooking You can stop the oven during a cycle by opening the door The oven stops heating and the fan stops but the light stays on To restart cooking close the door and START ENTER If you do not want to continue cooking e Close the door and the light goes off OR e OFF CANCEL NOTE Before setting a function touch OFF CANCEL to make sure no other function is on Setting the clock When your microwave oven is first plugged in or after a power failure the display will show
4. COOK POWER TOUCH Example for 50 cook power 4 Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to set the cooking time and cook power for each additional cycle 5 Start the oven YOU SEE TOUCH START ENTER The first cycle s cooking time counts down followed by cooking times for each additional cycle At end of cooking time Five tones will sound and the display will show End 16 Changing instructions You can change the cook power for a cycle only before you start to set the next cycle To change cook power repeat Step 3 If you want to change the cooking time for a cycle touch OFF CANCEL and start over Using ADD MINUTE ADD MINUTE lets you cook food for one minute at 100 cook power or add an extra minute to the current cooking cycle at the current cook power You can also use it to extend cooking time in multiples of one minute up to 99 minutes NOTES e To extend cooking time in multiples of one minute touch ADD MINUTE repeatedly during cooking e You can use ADD MINUTE when timed cooking defrosting or running any function with preset time e If you touch ADD MINUTE during cook ing the oven will cook at the currently se lected cook power Start cooking 1 Put the food in the oven and close the door 2 Touch ADD MINUTE one or more times Each press will increase time by one minute at 100 cook power 3 Start the oven Touch START ENTER At end of cooking time Five tones will sound a
5. Use And Care A Note to YOU cccccccsesssseseseeeeeeeees Microwave Oven Safety 0 3 Installation Instructions 5 Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven ccccceeeeeeees 7 Using Your Microwave Oven tcceeeeee 13 Cooking at high cook power 13 Cooking at different cook Cooking with more than one COOK cycle eessseeeeeeeeeesseeeeee 15 Using ADD MINUTE eeessseeenes 16 Using REHEAT wristsscsvsssssersecscsase 17 Reheating tiPS seeeesecteeesseeeeenee 18 Using DEFROST ssssnisrsassnsnnsnsans 18 Defrosting tiPS ssseeseseeenseeeeeees 19 Using POPCORN isssssssssusnensossis 20 Using BAGELS MUFFINS 20 Using VEGETABLES eeceeeeeee 21 Using BAKED POTATOES 21 Using BEVERAGE ssssasssssnsnsananan 22 Using FROZEN ENTREE 22 Caring for Your Microwave Oven csssceseneeeee 23 Cooking Guide eseceeeeeees 23 Questions and Answers 25 Troubleshooting seeceeseeeseee 26 Requesting Assistance Ot SOIVICC rnc ces cesta ceceedecnzsecerendi isd 27 Warranty sssssssnsssnnnsnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 4393787 MODEL CMT101SG ote TO rou Thank you for buying a CROSLEY appliance To ensure that you enjoy years of trouble free operation we developed this Use and Care Guide It contains valuable information about how to operate and maintain your microwave oven properly and safely Please read it
6. each by automatically choosing baking time and 3 Enter the number of potatoes cook power Before baking remember to TOUCH pierce potato with a fork several times After cooking let potato stand 5 minutes 4 NOTE If more time is needed do not touch BAKED POTATOES again Use ADD MINUTE See Using ADD MINUTE in the oe tot Getting to Know section potatoes 1 Put pierced potatoes in the oven and close the door 21 4 Start the oven TOUCH START ENTER cooking time counts down the time on your model may differ At end of cooking time Five tones will sound and the display will show End NOTES e If you do not enter a number after touching BAKED POTATOES you will see 1 with the QTY indicator light on and the START in dicator light flashing You can touch START ENTER to bake one potato or enter another number to bake more If you do not touch any pad the Baked Potatoes function will cancel out e If you touch a Number pad above 4 you will hear three tones and see Err on the display for one second followed by 1 4 with the QTY indicator light on e If you touch START ENTER before entering the number of servings the oven will automatically be set to bake one potato Using BEVERAGE BEVERAGE lets you heat an 8 to 10 ounce 240 mL to 300 mL beverage by touching just two pads NOTE If more time is needed do not touch BEVERAGE again Use ADD MINUTE
7. REHEAT 5 times the display goes back to the Dinner Plate setting e If more time is needed do not touch REHEAT again Use ADD MINUTE See Using ADD MINUTE in the Getting to Know section This chart shows you which foods you can reheat and how to program your oven to reheat them All foods are reheated from refrigerated temperature TOUCH DISPLAY FOOD REHEAT SHOWS Dinner Plate 1 time dinr Casserole 2 times CASS Soups Sauces_ 3 times SOUP Pizza Slice 4 times PIZZ QUANTITY OPTIONS METRIC 1 plate you do not need to enter a quantity 1 to 6 cups 250 mL to 1 5L 1 to 4 cups 250 mL to1L 1 to 3 slices 1 to 3 slices Reheating tips e Cooked food and leftovers can be reheated quickly and efficiently without spoiling their freshness and taste e Always place the dense food at the outer edges and the more porous food towards the center e To keep food moist during reheating cover the food with a microwave safe lid or plastic wrap Covering the food keeps heat in the food speeds heating and prevents spatters e Wrap sandwiches and rolls loosely in pa per towels to absorb moisture and prevent sogginess e Spread food in a shallow dish if possible e Stir and turn food as needed e Always underestimate reheating time until you are used to the microwave oven Using DEFROST DEFROST lets you defrost one of three dif ferent types of food without needing to set defrosting times or cook powers To use DEFROS
8. carefully Also please complete and mail in the Ownership Registration Card provided with your appliance The card helps us notify you about any new information on your appliance Please record your model s information Whenever you call to request service for Model Number your appliance you need to know your Serial Number complete model number and serial number You can find this information on the model and serial number plate see diagram in Dealer Name the Microwave oven features section for Dealer Address location of plate Please also record the purchase date of your appliance and your dealer s name address and telephone number Purchase Date Dealer Phone Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference It is important for you to save your sales receipt showing the date of pur chase Proof of purchase will assure you of in warranty service icrowave Oven oarerty We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance Always read and obey all safety messages This is the safety alert symbol This symbol alerts you to hazards that can kill or hurt you and others Na All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word DANGER or WARNING These words mean You will be killed or seriously injured if you don t follow instructions You can be killed or seriously injured if you don t follow instructions
9. close the door 2 Set the cooking time TOUCH COOK TIME Example for 7 minutes 30 seconds 3 0 TIMER 3 Set the cook power TOUCH i O Cc QO I COOK POWER TOUCH e Example for 50 cook power NOTES e You cannot enter a cook power higher than 10 If you touch a number from 2 to 9 after you touch Number pad 1 the cook power will become the second number you touched For example if you touch Number pads 1 and 4 the cook power would be 4 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN 4 Start the oven TOUCH START ENTER cooking time counts down At end of cooking time Five tones will sound and the display will show End To see the cook power during cooking TOUCH COOK POWER The power level will be displayed P 5 Example for 50 cook power NOTE If you wish to change the cook power press the desired Number pad Cooking with more than one cook cycle For best results some recipes call for one cook power for a certain length of time and another cook power for another length of time Your oven can be set to change from one to another automatically for up to 4 cycles NOTE Refer to a reliable cookbook for cooking times and power levels 1 Put the food in the oven and close the door 2 Set the cooking time for the first cycle TOUCH COOK TIME Example for 7 minutes 30 seconds TOUCH 7 3 0 TIMER 3 Set the cook power for the first cycle TOUCH
10. correct side up in the oven Handle your turntable with care when removing it from the oven to avoid possibly breaking it If your turntable cracks or breaks contact your dealer for a replacement When you use a browning dish the browning dish bottom must be at least s inch 5mm above the turntable Follow the directions supplied with the browning dish Never cook or reheat a whole egg inside the shell Steam buildup in whole eggs may cause them to burst and burn you and possibly damage the oven Slice hard boile eggs before heating In rare cases poachec eggs have been known to explode Cover poached eggs and allow a standing time of one minute before cutting into them For best results stir any liquid several times before heating or reheating Liquids heated in certain containers especially containers shaped like cylinders may become overheated The liquid may splash out with a loud noise during or after heating or when adding ingredients coffee granules tea bags etc This can harm the oven and possibly injure someone Microwaves may not reach the center of a roast The heat spreads to the center from the outer cooked areas just as in regular oven cooking This is one of the reasons for letting some foods for example roasts or baked potatoes stand for a while after cooking or for stirring some foods during the cooking time Do not deep fry in the oven Microwavable cookware is not suitable and it is difficult to
11. damaged cord or plug if it is not working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS e The microwave oven should be serviced only by qualified service personnel Call an authorized service company for examination repair or adjustment e Do not cover or block any openings on the microwave oven e Do not store the microwave oven out doors Do not use the microwave oven near water for example near a kitchen sink in a wet basement or near a swimming pool and the like e Do not immerse cord or plug in water e Keep cord away from heated surfaces e Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter e See door surface cleaning instructions in the Caring for Your Microwave Oven section e To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity Do not overcook food Carefully attend the microwave oven if paper plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking Remove wire twist ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in oven If materials inside the oven should ignite Keep oven door closed turn oven off and disconnect the power cord or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel Do not use the cavity for storage purposes Do not leave paper products cooking utensils or food in the cavity when not in use Do not mount over a sink Do not store anything
12. directly on top of the microwave oven when the microwave oven is in operation SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY a Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open door operation can result in harmful expo sure to microwave energy It is impor tant not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces c Do not operate the oven if it is damaged It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to the 1 Door bent 2 Hinges and latches broken or loosened 3 Door seals and sealing surfaces d The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel Before you begin operating the oven carefully read the following instructions 1 Empty the microwave oven and clean inside it with a soft damp cloth Check for damage such as a door that isn t lined up correctly damage around the door or dents inside the oven or on the exterior If there is any damage do not operate the oven until an authorized service tech nician has checked it and made any needed repairs Exhaust vents 2 Put the oven on a cart counter table Power or shelf that is strong enough to hold the supply oven and
13. full power 1 10 of full power NAME High Medium High Medium Medium Low Defrost Low The following chart gives the percentage of cook power each Number pad stands for and the cook power name usually used It also tells you when to use each cook power Follow recipe or food package instructions if available NOTE Refer to a reliable cookbook for cooking times WHEN TO USE IT Quick heating many convenience foods and foods with high water content such as soups and beverages Cooking small tender pieces of meat ground meat poultry pieces fish fillets and vegetables Heating cream soups Heating rice pasta or casseroles Cooking and heating foods that need a cook power lower than high for example whole fish and meat loaf or when food is cooking too fast Reheating a single serving of food Cooking requiring special care such as cheese and egg dishes pudding and custards Finishing cooking casseroles Cooking ham whole poultry and pot roasts Melting chocolate Simmering stews Heating pastries Defrosting foods such as bread fish meats poultry and precooked foods Softening butter cheese and ice cream Keeping food warm Taking chill out of fruit NOTE Once cook time has been entered you can also use the POWER pad as a second Kitchen Timer by entering 0 for the cook power The oven will count down the cooking time you set without cooking 14 1 Put the food in the oven and
14. the food and utensils you put cord in it The control side of the unit is the heavy side Use care when han Air intake dling the oven The weight of the oven openings is about 50 Ibs 23kg The microwave oven should be at a temperature above 50 F 10 C for proper operation Electrical requirements Observe all governing codes and ordinances A 120 Volt 60 Hz AC only 15 amp fused electrical supply is required A time delay fuse is recommended It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided AWARNING y Fire Hazard Do not install the oven next to or over a heat source Doing so can result in death fire or electrical shock NOTE Do not block the exhaust vents or Electrical Shock Hazard rear air intake openings Allow a few inches Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet of space at the back of the oven where the intake openings are located Blocking the air Do fiot remove groundjprong intake openings and exhaust vents could Do not use an adapter cause damage to the oven and poor cook Do not use an extension cord ing results Make sure the microwave oven Failure to follow these instructions can result in death fire or electrical shock GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS For all cord connected appliances The microwave oven must be grounded In the event of an electrical short circuit grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electr
15. NSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this exclusion or limitation may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Outside the United States a different warranty may apply For details please contact your authorized Crosley dealer If you need assistance or service first see the Troubleshooting section of this book After checking Troubleshooting additional help can be found by checking the Requesting Assistance or Service section Call our Consumer Assistance Center at 1 800 253 1301 4393787 5 98
16. See Using ADD MINUTE in the Getting to Know section 1 Place a cup of a beverage in the oven and close the door 2 Touch BEVERAGE 22 3 Start the oven TOUCH START ENTER Heating time counts down At end of heating time Five tones will sound and the display will show End Two tones will sound every minute until you open the door or touch OFF CANCEL to return the display to the time of day Using FROZEN ENTREE FROZEN ENTREE lets you cook a frozen entree between 10 and 12 oz 284 g and 340 g by touching just 2 pads NOTES e If more time is needed do not touch FROZEN ENTREE again Use ADD MINUTE See Using ADD MINUTE in the Getting to Know section e Follow manufacturer s guidelines for preparation of the frozen entree 1 Place the frozen entree on the turntable and close the door 2 Touch SAO zEN ENTREE 3 Start the oven START ENTER The preset cook time for frozen entries will count down At end of cooking time Five tones will sound and the display will show End Caring for Your Microwave Oven To make sure your microwave oven looks good and works well for a long time you should maintain it properly For proper care please follow these instructions carefully For interior surfaces Wash often with warm sudsy water and a sponge or soft cloth Use only mild nonabrasive soaps or a mild detergent Be sure to keep the areas clean wher
17. T follow the steps below 1 to 3 times to select the food setting 1 Touch DEFROST 2 Touch Number pads to enter the weight TIMER NOTE See the Weight conversion chart later in this section for help in converting food weight to decimals 3 Touch START ENTER NOTES e If you do not enter a weight within two seconds DEFROST will prompt you to choose a weight You then have one minute to enter a weight and touch START ENTER If you do not touch any pad within one minute DEFROST will be canceled e If you touch START ENTER without enter ing a weight three tones will sound and the display shows Err for one second followed by a prompt asking you if you want to defrost 0 1 Ib Touch START ENTER or change the weight and touch START ENTER If you do not touch any pad within one minute DEFROST will be canceled e If you touch DEFROST 4 times the display goes back to the Beef setting This chart shows you which foods you can defrost and how to program your oven to defrost them For best results loosen or remove covering on food TOUCH DISPLAY WEIGHTS AVAILABLE FOOD DEFROST SHOWS LBS METRIC Beef 1 time bEEF 1 to 6 6 Ibs 45g to3kg Poultry 2 times POUL 1 to 6 6 Ibs 45g to 3 kg Fish 3 times FISH 1 to 6 6 Ibs 45 gto 3kg 18 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Weight conversion chart You are probably used to food weights as being in pounds and ounces that are fractions of a pound for example 4 ounce
18. asily The following is a list of all the Command and Number pads located on the control panel For more information on these features see Using your microwave oven section 1 10 11 10 Display The display includes a clock and indicators to tell you time of day cooking time settings cook powers quantities weights and cooking functions REHEAT Touch this pad 1 to 4 times to reheat food from one of four preset categories POPCORN Touch this pad 1 to 3 times to pop a bag of popcorn in any of three sizes DEFROST Touch this pad 1 to 3 times to thaw frozen food from one of three preset categories Then touch Number pads to defrost by weight BAGELS MUFFINS Touch this pad followed by a Number pad to heat 1 to 4 bagels or muffins VEGETABLES Touch this pad 1 to 2 times to cook vegetables from one of two preset categories BAKED POTATOES Touch this pad followed by Number pads to bake 1 to 4 potatoes BEVERAGE Touch this pad to reheat a beverage The oven will automatically heat for a preset time and cook power FROZEN ENTREE Touch this pad to heat a frozen entree The oven will auto matically heat for a preset time and cook power COOK TIME Touch this pad followed by Number pads to enter cooking times COOK POWER Touch this pad after the cook time has been set followed by a Number pad to set the amount of mi crowave energy released to cook the food T
19. e using the oven sing rour Wwicrowave Uven This section gives you instructions for operating each microwave function Please read these instructions carefully Cooking at high 4 End of cooking cook power At end of cooking time Five tones will sound and the display 1 Put the food in the oven and will show End close the door YOU SEE 2 Set the cooking time TOUCH YOU SEE REHEAT DEFROST OZ LBS VEGETABLES v M v v v COOK TIME Two tones will sound every minute until you open the door or touch OFF CANCEL The display will then return to the time of day a a a a a CLOCK QTY CUPS TIME START Example for 1 minute 30 seconds TOUCH YOU SEE REHEAT DEFROST OZ LBS VEGETABLES v v v v v a a a a a CLOCK QTY CUPS TIME START Start indicator light flashes after 5 seconds TIMER 3 Start the oven TOUCH YOU SEE START ENTER cooking time counts down Cooking at different cook powers For best results some recipes call for differ ent cook powers The lower the cook power the slower the cooking Each Number pad also stands for a different percentage of cook power Many microwave cookbook recipes tell you by number percent or name which cook power to use COOK POWER 10 100 of full power automatic 9 90 of full power 8 80 of full power 7 70 of full power 6 60 of full power 5 50 of full power 4 40 of full power 3 30 of full power 2 20 of
20. e off a metal floor back through the glass turntable and are absorbed by the food Oven cavity Magnetron Glass turntable AWARNING Cleaning the door and Sealing surfaces of the oven e Adjusting the receiving antenna of the radio or television e Moving the receiver away from the microwave oven e Plugging the microwave oven into a different outlet so that the microwave oven and receiver are on different branch circuits For the best cooking results e Always cook food for the shortest cook ing time recommended Check to see how the food is cooking If needed touch the ADD MINUTE pad while the oven is oper ating or after the cooking cycle is over see the Using ADD MINUTE section e Stir turn over or rearrange the food being cooked about halfway through the cooking time for all recipes This will help make sure the food is evenly cooked e If you do not have a cover for a dish use wax paper or microwave approved paper towels or plastic wrap Remember to turn back a corner of the plastic wrap to vent steam during cooking 7 Testing your microwave oven To test the oven put about 1 cup 250 ml of cold water in a glass container in the oven Close the door Make sure it latches Cook at 100 power for 2 minutes When the time is up the water should be heated Testing your dinnerware or cookware Test dinnerware or cookware before using To test a dish for safe use put it
21. e the door and oven frame touch when closed Wipe well with clean water Over time stains can occur on the surfaces as the result of food particles spattering during cooking This is normal For stubborn soil boil a cup of water in the oven for 2 or 3 minutes Steam will soften the soil To get rid of odors inside the oven boil a cup of water with lemon juice or vine gar For exterior surfaces and control panel Use a soft cloth with spray glass cleaner Apply the spray glass cleaner to the soft cloth do not spray directly on the oven NOTE Abrasive cleansers steel wool pads gritty wash cloths some paper towels etc can damage the control panel and the interior and exterior oven surfaces To clean turntable and turntable support wash in mild sudsy water for heavily soiled areas use a mild cleanser and scouring sponge The turntable and turntable support are dishwasher safe Cooking Guide Microwave cooking tips Amount of food e If you increase or decrease the amount of food you prepare the time it takes to cook that food will also change For example if you double a recipe add a little more than half the original cooking time Check for doneness and if neces sary add more time in small increments Starting temperature of food e The lower the temperature of the food being put into the microwave oven the longer it takes to cook Food at room tem perature will be reheated more quickly than food at
22. e turntable can give you poor results e The oven door is not closed completely e You have set the controls as a kitchen timer Touch OFF CANCEL to cancel the Minute Timer e The command is not correct e The oven has been stored in a cold area The fan will run slower until the oven warms up to normal room temperature e There has been a power interruption Reset the clock If none of these items was causing your problem see the Requesting Assistance or Service section on page 27 26 equesting Assistance or Service Before calling for assistance or service please check the Troubleshooting section It may save you the cost of a service call If you still need help follow the instructions below 1 If you need assistance Call our toll free number Dial toll free from anywhere in the U S A replacement parts e po71o0 To locate replacement parts in your area Ne and talk with one of our refer to Step 2 or call our Consumer trained consultants The Assistance Center number in Step 1 consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or if service is necessary recommend a qualified service company in your area 3 If you need 2 If you need service Contact the dealer from whom you pur chased the appliance or the authorized servicer in your SERVICES area For help finding an au p s thorized servicer in your ooo area call our t
23. ged in an aluminum foil container then refer to the instructions on the package When using aluminum foil containers cooking times may be longer because microwaves will only penetrate the top of the food If you use aluminum containers without package instructions follow these guidelines e Place container in a glass bowl and add some water so that it covers the bottom of the container not more than inch 6 mm high This ensures even heating of the container bottom e Always remove the lid to avoid damage to the oven e Use only undamaged containers e Do not use containers taller than inch 19 mm e Container must be half filled e To avoid arcing there must be a minimum 14 inch 6 mm between the aluminum container and the walls of the oven and also between two aluminum containers e Always place container on turntable e Reheating food in aluminum foil containers usually takes up to double the time compared to reheating in plastic glass china or paper containers The time when food is ready will vary depending upon the type of container you use e Let food stand for 2 to 3 minutes after heating so that heat is spread evenly throughout container Cooking you should not do in your microwave oven e Do not do canning of foods in the oven Closed glass jars may explode resulting in damage to the oven or possible per sonal injury e Do not use the microwave oven to sterilize objects baby bottles etc It i
24. he higher the number the higher the power wattage and faster the cook ing speed O00 12 13 14 15 REHEAT DEFROST OZ LBS VEGETABLES v v v v v a a az a a CLOCK QTY CUPS TIME START REHEAT POPCORN DEFROST 3 SIZES BAGELS MUFFINS VEGETABLES i l BAKED FROZEN POTATOES ENTREE 06 BEVERAGE COOK TIME fe E CHE TIMER COOK POWER CLOCK SET El a gp Q A a li START ADD OFF ae CLOCK SET Touch this pad followed by Number pads to enter the correct time of day Number Pads Touch Number pads to enter cooking times cook powers selection quantities or weight MINUTE TIMER Touch this pad followed by number pads to use as a kitchen timer START ENTER Touch this pad to start a function that you have set 16 ADD MINUTE Touch this pad to cook for one minute at 100 cook power or to add an extra minute to your cooking cycle at current cook power 17 OFF CANCEL Touch this pad to erase an incorrect command to cancel a program during cooking or to clear the display after a function is completed This pad will not erase time of day NOTES e If you choose an automatic cooking func tion and change your mind you must press OFF CANCEL before you choose another automatic cooking function e If you attempt to enter unacceptable instructions three tones will sound and Err
25. ic current The microwave oven is equipped with a cord having a ground ing wire with a grounding plug The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded WARNING Improper use of the grounding can result in a risk of electric shock Consult a qualified electrician or service man if the grounding instructions are not completely understood or if doubt exists as to whether the microwave oven is properly grounded Do not use an extension cord If the power supply cord is too short have a qualified electrician or serviceman install an outlet near the microwave oven For a permanently connected appliance This appliance must be connected to a grounded metallic permanent wiring system or an equipment grounding conductor should be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equip ment grounding terminal or lead on the appliance How your microwave oven works A Magnetron in the microwave oven produces microwaves The microwaves move into the oven where they contact food as it turns on the turntable Your microwave oven has a patented microwave distribution system which releases microwaves from two locations one above food and one at bottom of food Because the microwaves enter the oven at two different times a third wave of microwaves is created This gives you uni form cooking The glass turntable of your microwave oven lets microwaves pass through Then they bounc
26. in the Cooking Guide section Yes The turntable rotates clockwise or counterclockwise depending on the rotation of the motor when the cooking cycle begins This appearance is normal and does not affect the operation of your oven You hear the sound of the transformer when the magnetron tube cycles on As the food becomes hot it will conduct the heat to the dish Be prepared to use hot pads to remove food after cooking Standing time means that food should be removed from the oven and covered for additional time to allow it to finish cooking This frees the oven for other cooking Yes Pop packaged microwave popcorn following manufacturer s guidelines or use the preprogrammed Popcorn pad Do not use regular paper bags Use the listening test by stopping the oven as soon as the popping slows to a pop every one or two seconds Do not repop unpopped kernels Do not pop popcorn in glass utensils Steam is normally produced during cooking The microwave oven has been designed to vent this steam out the top vents 25 Most cooking problems often are caused by little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind Check the lists below and on the next page before calling for assistance or service If you still need help see the Requesting Assistance or Service section Microwave does not operate first check the following e Is the microwave oven plugged into a live outlet with the proper
27. into the oven with a cup of water beside it Cook at 100 cook power for one minute If the dish gets hot and water stays cool do not use it Some dishes melamine some ceramic dinnerware etc absorb microwave energy becoming too hot to handle and slowing cooking times Cooking in metal containers not designed for microwave use could damage the oven as could containers with hidden metal twist ties foil lining staples metallic glaze or trim Operating safety precautions Never lean on the door or allow a child to swing on it when the door is open Injury could result e Use hot pads Microwave energy does not heat containers but heat from the food can make the container hot Do not use newspaper or other printed paper in the oven Fire could result Do not dry flowers fruit herbs wood paper gourds or clothes in the oven Fire could result Do not start a microwave oven when it is empty Product life may be shortened If you practice programming the oven put a container of water in the oven It is normal for the oven door to look wavy after the oven has been running for a while Do not try to melt paraffin wax in the oven Paraffin wax will not melt in a microwave oven because it allows microwaves to pass p ronga it Do not operate the microwave oven unless the glass turntable is securely in place and can rotate freely The turntable can rotate in either direction Make sure the turntable is
28. maintain appropriate deep frying temperatures Do not overcook potatoes Fire could result At the end of the recommended cooking time potatoes should be slightly firm because they will continue cooking during standing time After microwaving wrap potatoes in foil and set aside for 5 minutes They will finish cooking while standing GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Microwave oven features Your microwave oven is designed to make your cooking experience as enjoyable and productive as possible To get you up and running quickly the following is a list of the oven s basic features 1 One Touch Door Open Button Push to open door 2 Door Safety Lock System The oven will not operate unless the door is se curely closed 3 Window with Metal Shield Shield pre vents microwaves from escaping It is designed as a screen to allow you to view food as it cooks 4 7 Glass Turntable This turntable turns food as it cooks for more even cooking It must be in the oven during operation for best cooking results Turntable Support under turntable 6 Control Panel Touch pads on this panel to perform all functions Light Automatically turns on when door is opened or when oven is operating 8 Cooking Guide Label Model and Serial Number Plate on back Your microwave oven control panel lets you select a desired cooking function quickly and e
29. nce for 3 5 oz 99 g twice for 3 0 oz 85 g three times for 1 75 oz 50 g NOTE If you touch POPCORN 4 times the oven will return to the 3 5 oz 99 g setting 3 Start the oven START ENTER Popping time counts down At end of heating time Five tones will sound and the display will show End 20 Using BAGELS MUFFINS BAGELS MUFFINS lets you heat one to four regular sized fresh bagels or muffins without needing to set heating times or cook powers To use BAGELS MUFFINS follow the steps below 1 Touch BAGELS MUFFINS 2 Touch one of these Number pads to enter the quantity Touch 3 TOUG START ENTER NOTES e If you do not enter a quantity within five seconds the display will ask you if you want to heat one item You then have one minute to touch START ENTER or change the quantity and touch START ENTER If you do not touch any pad within one minute BAGELS MUFFINS will be canceled e If you touch a Number pad higher than the maximum allowed for your food setting three tones will sound and the display shows Err for 1 second followed by a prompt telling you which quantities you can choose from e If you touch START ENTER before entering a quantity your oven will automatically be set to heat the minimum quantity NOTES Using VEGETABLES e If you do not enter a quantity within VEGETABLES lets you heat one of two 2 seconds VEGETABLES will prompt you to choose a quanti
30. nd the display will show End During cooking Touch ADD MINUTE one or more times Each press will increase time by one minute at the currently selected cook power TOUCH YOU SEE ADD MINUTE example twice for 2 minutes example for original time of 2 45 Using REHEAT REHEAT lets you reheat one of four differ ent types of food without needing to set heating times or cook powers To use REHEAT follow the steps 1 through 3 1 Touch 1 to 4 times to select the food HEAT RE setting 2 Touch one of these Number ads to enter the quantity 3 Touch START ENTER NOTES e For casserole soups sauces and pizza slice if you do not enter a quantity within 2 seconds REHEAT will prompt you to choose a quantity You have 3 seconds to enter a quantity or to touch START ENTER to reheat one item If you do not do either the display will ask you if you want to reheat one item You then have 1 minute to touch START ENTER or change the quantity and touch START ENTER If you do not touch any pad within 1 minute REHEAT will be canceled e If you touch a Number pad higher than the maximum allowed for your food setting three tones will sound and the display shows Err for 1 second followed by a prompt telling you which quantities you can choose from e If you touch START ENTER before entering a quantity your oven will automatically be set to reheat the minimum quantity e If you touch
31. oll free tele phone number in Step 1 When asking for help or service Please provide a detailed description of the problem your appliance s complete model and serial numbers and the purchase date See the A Note to You section This information will help us respond properly to your request 27 CROSLEY Microwave Oven Warranty FULL ONE YEAR Replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects WARRANTY in materials or workmanship Service must be provided FROM DATE by an authorized service company OF PURCHASE LIMITED FOUR YEAR Replacement magnetron tube on microwave ovens if WARRANTY defective in materials or workmanship SECOND THROUGH FIFTH YEAR FROM DATE OF PURCHASE CROSLEY WILL NOT PAY FOR A Service calls to 1 Correct the installation of your microwave oven 2 Instruct you how to use your microwave oven 3 Replace house fuses or correct house wiring 4 Replace owner accessible light bulbs B Repairs when your microwave oven is used in other than normal single family house hold use C In home service Your microwave oven must be taken to an authorized service company D Damage to your microwave oven caused by accident misuse fire flood acts of God or use of products not approved by Crosley E Any labor costs during limited warranty F Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance CROSLEY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CO
32. ow food to stand for a while af ter cooking Standing time after defrosting cooking or reheating always improves the results since the temperature will then be evenly distributed throughout the food e The length of the standing time depends on the volume and density of the food Sometimes it can be as short as the time it takes you to remove the food from the oven and take it to the serving table However with larger denser food the standing time may be as long as 10 minutes Arranging food For best results distribute food evenly on the plate You can do this in several ways e If you are cooking several items of the same food such as baked potatoes place them in a ring pattern for uniform cooking e When cooking foods of uneven shapes or thickness such as chicken breasts place the smaller or thinner area of the food towards the center of the dish where it will be heated last e Layer thin slices of meat on top of each other e When you cook or reheat whole fish score the skin this prevents cracking Shield the tail and head of whole fish with small pieces of foil to prevent overcooking but ensure the foil does not touch the sides of the oven 24 e Do not let food or a container touch the top or sides of the oven This will prevent possible arcing Using aluminum foil Metal containers should not be used in a microwave oven There are however some exceptions If you have purchased food which is prepacka
33. refrigerator temperature Composition of food e Food with a lot of fat and sugar will be heated faster than food containing a lot of water Fat and sugar will also reach a higher temperature than water in the cooking process e The more dense the food the longer it takes to heat Very dense food like meat takes longer to reheat than lighter more porous food like sponge cakes Size and shape e Smaller pieces of food will cook faster than larger pieces and same shaped pieces of food cook more evenly than irregularly shaped foods e With unevenly shaped foods the thinner parts will cook faster than the thicker areas Place the thinner parts of chicken wings and legs in the center of the dish Stirring turning foods e Stirring and turning foods distributes heat quickly to the center of the dish and avoids overcooking at the outer edges of the food 23 Covering food Cover food to e Reduce splattering e Shorten cooking times e Retain food moisture All coverings that allow microwaves to pass through are suitable Releasing pressure in foods e Several foods for example baked pota toes Sausages egg yolks and some fruits are tightly covered by a skin or membrane This can cause the food to burst from steam building up in them during cooking To relieve the pressure and to prevent bursting pierce these foods before cook ing with a fork cocktail pick or toothpick Using standing time e Always all
34. rost more quickly than a deep block e As food begins to defrost separate the pieces Separated pieces defrost more easily e Use small pieces of aluminum foil to shield parts of food such as chicken wings leg tips fish tails or areas that start to get warm Make sure the foil does not touch the sides top or bottom of the oven The foil can dam age the oven lining e For better results let food stand after defrosting For more information on standing time see Microwave cooking tips in the Cooking Guide section e Turn over food during defrosting or standing time Break apart and remove food as required Using POPCORN POPCORN lets you pop a 3 5 oz 99 g 3 0 oz 85 g or 1 75 oz 50 g bag of com mercially packaged microwave popcorn by touching just 2 pads For best results e Pop only one package at a time e If you are using a microwave popcorn popper follow the manufacturer s instructions e Cooking performance may vary with brand and fat content Try several brands to decide which gives best popping results e Use fresh bags of popcorn NOTE If more time is needed do not touch POPCORN again Add additional time in 10 second amounts Listen carefully and remove popcorn when rapid popping slows to 2 to 3 seconds between pops Do not wait until popcorn stops popping It may scorch 1 Place the bag in the center of the turntable and close the door 2 Touch POPCORN 3 SIZES o
35. s difficult to maintain the high temperature required for safe sterilization QUESTIONS Can operate my microwave oven without the turntable or turn the turntable over to accommodate a large dish Can use a rack in my microwave oven so that may reheat or cook on two levels at a time Can use either metal or aluminum pans in my microwave oven Is it normal for the turntable to turn in either direction Sometimes the door of my microwave oven appears wavy Is this normal What are the humming noises that hear when my microwave oven is operating Why does the dish become hot when microwave food in it thought that this should not happen What does standing time mean Can pop popcorn in my microwave oven How do get the best results Why does steam come out of the air exhaust vent ANSWERS No If you remove or turn over the turntable you will get poor cooking results Dishes used in your oven must fit on the turntable You can use a rack only if rack is supplied with your microwave oven Use of any rack not supplied with the microwave oven can result in poor cooking performance and or arcing Usable metal includes aluminum foil for shielding use small flat pieces small skewers and shallow foil trays if tray is inch 19 mm deep and half filled with food to absorb microwave energy Never allow metal to touch walls or door For more information see Using aluminum foil
36. s equals pound However in order to enter food weight in DEFROST you must specify pounds and tenths of a pound If the weight on the food package is in fractions of a pound you can use the following chart to convert the weight to decimals EQUIVALENT WEIGHT OUNCES METRIC g 1 6 45 4 3 2 90 7 4 0 113 4 4 8 136 1 6 4 181 4 8 0 226 8 9 6 272 2 11 2 317 5 12 0 340 2 12 8 362 9 14 4 408 2 16 0 453 6 e When using DEFROST the weight to be entered is the net weight in pounds and tenths of pounds the weight of the food minus the container e Before starting make sure you have removed any of the metal twist ties which often come with frozen food bags and replace them with strings or elastic bands e Open containers such as cartons before they are placed in the oven e Always slit or pierce plastic pouches or pack aging e If food is foil wrapped remove foil and place it in a suitable container e Slit the skins if any of frozen food such as sausage e Bend plastic pouches of food to ensure even defrosting e Always underestimate defrosting time If defrosted food is still icy in the center return it to the microwave oven for more defrosting e DECIMAL WEIGHT One Quarter Pound One Half Pound Three Quarters Pound One Pound e The length of defrosting time varies accord ing to how solidly the food is frozen e The shape of the package affects how quickly food will defrost Shallow packages will def
37. ty You have 5 seconds types of vegetables without needing to set to enter a quantity or to touch heating times or cook powers To use START ENTER to heat one item If If you do VEGETABLES follow the steps below not do either the display will ask you if you want to heat one item You then have 1 Touch 1 to 2 times 4 minute to touch START ENTER or VEGETABLES to select the change the quantity and touch vegetable START ENTER If you do not touch any setting pad within 1 minute VEGETABLES will be canceled 2 Touch one of these Number e If you touch a Number pad higher than pads to enter the quantity the maximum allowed for your vegetable setting three tones will sound and the 2 3 display shows Err for 1 second followed by a prompt telling you which quantities you can choose from e If you touch START ENTER before entering a quantity your oven will automat ically be set to heat a quantity of 1 3 Touch START e If you touch VEGETABLES 3 times ENTER the display goes back to the Frozen Vegetables setting WW This chart shows you which types of vegetables you can heat and how to program your oven to heat them TOUCH DISPLAY QUANTITY FOOD VEGETABLES SHOWS OPTIONS METRIC Frozen Vegetables 1 time P1 1 to 4 cups 250 mL to 1 L Fresh Vegetables 2 times P2 1 to 4 cups 250 mL to 1L 2 Touch Using BAKED BAKED POTATOES ass Your microwave oven cooks 1 to 4 baking potatoes 10 13 oz 284 3699
38. voltage See Installation Instructions e Have you blown a household fuse or tripped a circuit breaker e Has the electric company experienced a power failure Other possible problems and their causes PROBLEM The microwave oven will not run Microwave cooking times seem too long The turntable will not turn The display shows a time counting down but the oven is not cooking You do not hear the Programming Tone The fan seems to be running slower than usual The display shows CAUSE e The door is not firmly closed and latched e You did not touch START ENTER e You did not follow directions exactly e An operation that was programmed earlier is still running e You have not entered numbers after touching COOK TIME e The electric supply to your home or wall outlets is low or lower than normal Your electric company can tell you if the line voltage is low Your electrician or service technician can tell you if the outlet voltage is low e The cook power is not at the recommended setting e Larger amounts of food need longer cooking times e The turntable is not correctly in place Make sure the turntable is correct side up and is sitting securely on center shaft e The support is not operating correctly Remove turntable check that the turntable support is properly in place and restart oven If turntable support does not move call an authorized service technician for repair Cooking without th
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